[JPws_Prntr_Fngr]

You are doing incredible mental contortions to avoid acknowledging the concept of a cartel.

When OPEC raises global oil prices, that's the result of a collective, negotiated action, and a conspiracy.

[johnnyanmac]

I'm simply invoking Hanlon's razor. I've seen enough of the sausage to acknowledge that 95% of these "top brass" are just making it up as they go along.